Franklin, Wisconsin

Franklin: third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

About

Franklin is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,140 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,190 inhabitants.

The city was created 185 years ago in 1840.

Quick Facts about Franklin

Population 1,190 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wisconsin (United States)
County Jackson County
Postal code 53132
Phone Area Codes 414
Area 89.82 km2
Latitude & Longitude 44.2127,-91.1238
Altitude 791 feet / 241 meters
Establishment January 01, 1841 (185 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 21:06:20 (18th April 2026)
Density 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.2% (2010-2020)
Weather 44℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Franklin is located at 44°12'46"N 91°7'26"W (44.2127400, -91.1237600).

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Weather

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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
15 to 20 mph NW Saturday

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Demographics

The population of Franklin increased by 4.2% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,140 - census
2011 1,148 0.7% estimation process
2012 1,155 0.61% estimation process
2013 1,162 0.6% estimation process
2014 1,170 0.68% estimation process
2015 1,172 0.17% estimation process
2016 1,176 0.34% estimation process
2017 1,174 -0.17% estimation process
2018 1,178 0.34% estimation process
2019 1,188 0.84% estimation process
2020 1,190 0.17% estimation process
Franklin zip code is 53132. County name: Milwaukee, County fips: 55079

Best Things to Do in Franklin

1Whitnall Park

Rating: 4.7 (1876)

5879 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132, United States View details

Phone: +14144257303 | Website available

2Kayla's Playground

Rating: 4.8 (766)

3723 W Puetz Rd, Franklin, WI 53132, United States View details

Phone: +14144257500 | Website available

3Croatian Park

Rating: 4.7 (124)

9100 S 76th St, Franklin, WI 53132, United States View details

Phone: +14144275846 | Website available

4Wehr Nature Center

Rating: 4.7 (97)

9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132, United States View details

Phone: +14144258550 | Website available

5Lions Legend Park

Rating: 4.5 (67)

8713-8743 W Drexel Ave, Franklin, WI 53132, United States View details

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
458168 The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska Onalaska (WI) 54650

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LSE La Crosse St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets RAIL
WIN Winona station 65 East Mark Street RAIL
TOH Tomah North Superior Ave. and Washington St. RAIL
EUC Eau Claire, WI 642 University Drive BUS
CHP Chippewa Falls, WI 2750 120th Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Franklin.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Taylor Post Office Taylor (WI) 54659

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  • Franklin, Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,914 people.
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  • Franklin, Maine town in Hancock County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,567 people.
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  • Franklin, Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,228 people.
  • Franklin, Georgia city in Heard County, Georgia, USA with a population of 958 people.
  • Franklin, Nebraska city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 899 people.
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  • Franklin, Pennsylvania borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 774 people.
  • Franklin, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 753 people.
  • Franklin, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 638 people.
  • Franklin, Alabama town in Macon County, Alabama, United States with a population of 512 people.
  • Franklin, South Dakota township in Lake County, South Dakota with a population of 340 people.
  • Franklin, Kansas unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA with a population of 296 people.
  • Franklin, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 191 people.
  • Franklin, Iowa city in Lee County, Iowa, United States with a population of 132 people.
  • Franklin, Missouri city in Howard County, Missouri, United States with a population of 93 people.

Other cities in Jackson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , WI.

City Name Population Title
Black River Falls 3,454 City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Brockway 2,863 Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
York 932 Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
Irving 779 Town in Wisconsin
Hixton 666 Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Northfield 659 Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Merrillan 522 Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
North Bend 513 Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Levis 500 Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Alma Center 491 Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Melrose 479 Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Taylor 473 Village in Wisconsin, United States
Price 222 Civil town in Langlade County, Wisconsin
City Point 181 Human settlement in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Millston 162 Human settlement in United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Franklin distances to largest Wisconsin cities